EDITOR from the

his month seems to be all about celebrating creativity, whether it be in the world of interiors (p.66), music (p.20), art (p.32), theatre (p.22) or carpentry (p.82). This issue is brimming with some of Bristol’s finest designers, musicians and makers. Most notably, we had the pleasure of speaking to one of the world’s most progressive figures in fine art photography – Garry Fabian Miller. The Bristol-born artist reached international acclaim at the tender age of 19 after his first solo exhibition at Arnolfini in 1979. Having spent many decades away from the city, he’s returned to the gallery with his latest work, hoping people will have similar experiences to the ones he had at Arnolfini as a teenager, as he says: “it helped me become who I am today.”

Well known for not only his pioneering techniques but his thirst for collaboration, Fabian Miller recently teamed up with woven fabric design studio, Dash + Miller. The Bristol-based studio has been using experimental and innovative hand weaving techniques since its inception in 2009, which have made them one of the world’s leading woven concept specialists. Today, the all-female team provide ideas relevant for designers in couture fashion houses and high-street brands. We caught up with co-founder Juliet Bailey on p. 76 to find out more about their impressive portfolio.

A bit farther afield, Simon Horsford spoke to Stephen Lansdown CBE, co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown and owner of Bristol Sport. As the plans for Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter get underway, Lansdown talked openly about his mission to use the power of sport to create active, healthy and happy communities. Enjoy the interview on p. 16.

Elsewhere, we hear from award-winning actor Garry Robson about how he is preparing for his lead role in Waldo’s Circus of Terror & Magic, which is coming to Bristol Old Vic on 11 March. A partnership between Cirque Bijou and Diverse City, the new production is set to be a spectacular celebration of diversity and equity. It’s all happening in March. Have a good one …

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